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Kieran King

Bloodied Antonio Rudiger sends Real Madrid through with late goal in gruesome head clash

Antonio Rudiger put his body on the line as his late goal sent Real Madrid into the knockout stages of the Champions League despite being held to a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in Poland.

Oleksandr Zubrov's 46th minute strike gave the hosts a surprise lead, before Rudiger came up with the goods to save Carlo Ancelotti's side in injury-time. The German international headed home in the 95th minute to earn a point for Los Blancos as they stretched their unbeaten start to the season to 12 matches.

In the other game in Real's group, Celtic's Champions League adventure will end following matchday six as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against RB Leipzig at Celtic Park. Goals from Timo Werner and Emil Forsberg condemned the Hoops to their third loss from four group games, picking up just one point in the process, meaning they will exit the competition.

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